Dyan, private messaging or PM is usually the way to share names. Right?

that is correct. I just dont want anyone to get into trouble for posting names. Ive seen it happen.

hi, i'm new here so if i wanted a referral to a good neurodentist in my area i need to google instead???

thanks!!!

I know a bad specialist in So Cal... Wish I could tell the world not to go to him.

Me too.!!! i would Love to post the name of the dentist who did this to me, i doubt he would sue, cause he's guilty!!!maybe i ought to start a blog?cindy

that's why I always keep my records straight in such case they cannot say that I lied about something.
Of course, of they have enough money, they can put you through the pain of frivilous lawsuit, and actually might end up paying up themselves.

I guess you cannot say 'Dr. X living in City X" destroy my life without some proof. Law are there to protect both doctors, who might be innocent in causing accidental injury and yet, patient should also have a right to name someone who is he/she had visited.

I think you can easily tell that you have seen someone and were not satisfied, you cannot say "they are bad".

There is no law preventing you from doing so, you were misinformed. You can also open a personal web site, and give a narative of what happened, along with copies of bills for teh visits, and medial records. Internet is protected by freedom of speech.

I would like to know under what section of the law, and what State was this person sued?

Appears that you are right about this, some sites were suied because of some patients intentionally criticized the doctors.

Here is some discussion on this topic from WSF:

http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB112 568868274630508-LCeEmJwsVCTdLbpUXciwtBVJse k_20060914.html

Yes i wouldnt have posted this had i not known what i was talking about